Date Published: November 8, 2017 (paperback); May 4, 2012 (kindle)
Enter the world of Pure Ones, a race of immortal, supernaturally powerful beings who protect humankind, where sexual intercourse with anyone other than one’s Eternal Mate leads to a slow, painful death within thirty days.
The Healer of the race, Rain, is the only exception to this rule. She must take a Consort once every ten years and draw strength from his blood and body. Valerius, Protector of the race, is the strongest candidate.
Despite their instant attraction, Valerius has staunchly avoided applying to be the Healer’s Consort. The brutality and violence he suffered as a Roman sex slave in his human life ate away at his soul, leaving a dark abyss of torment and self-doubt.
Now, as Rain’s strength drains with every healing act, Valerius cannot escape the fact that he may be the only one who can save her, and in so doing, afford his people greater hope for the future as battles intensify.
Pure healing is essentially a vampire true mate read available on Kindle Unlimited. It's aimed at the adult audience.
Published
May 4th 2012
by Amazon Kindle
He shook her a little, set his face close to hers to detect her breathing. The barest of breath relieved him so much he shuddered from head to toe.
“You little fool!” he cursed her, furious that she’d used what scarce energy she had remaining to heal him. He thrust his wrist against her lips and urged, “Take it. Bite me, damn you!”
Though there was no movement, he felt her stirring, her breath a little stronger against his skin. She opened her mouth and formed words, but they were uttered so softly he could not hear.
He bent closer until their foreheads were touching. “What is it sweetheart? What do you need?”
In a raspy whisper she breathed, “I’ll not take from the body I just healed.”
“Stupid girl,” Valerious berated her, though his deep tone of concern was at odds with his words. “I would have healed eventually on my own. Your energy is wasted on me.” He thrust his wrist against her lips again, forcefully enough to scratch the skin against her canines.
“Now feed,” he commanded in a voice that brooked no argument.
Amazed at her own strength, Rain suddenly pushed back from his embrace and off his lap. She scooted back against the foot of the bed and let her head flop against the bedframe.
“You are not my Consort. This is not the Cycle,” she whispered weakly but resolutely. “I will have no other but my Consort.”
“Then choose me!” Valerius exploded, uncaring of the consequences he’d spent two thousand years avoiding. “It is the least I can do to repay you–”
He broke off at a resounding slap against his cheek. Though lacking in force to bring any pain, the sound it made nevertheless reverberated in the silent room.
Stunned, he could only gape at her.
Review ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Pure healing is essentially a vampire true mate read available on Kindle Unlimited. It's aimed at the adult audience.
The
Pure Ones are a species similar to vampires. They feed from their mate.
They only have sex with their mate or the consequences are high, death
within a month. Rain is the exception to the rule. She is a healer and
needs strength to do her job. Every ten years she takes a new mate and
the time has come for a choice to be made. She has always had an
attraction to Valerius but has been wary of his past. He doesn't get
close to others.
Valerius wants Rain for more than a fling, but
is fighting his own demons. He has to be strong and show Rain he is the
man for the job.
Sophia is the young queen of the Pure race. She
wants something of her own, but it's hard when everyone around her is
too interested in her safety.
A war is brewing between the Pure
ones and the vampire hordes. Rain needs her strength. Love with the
wrong person could be fatal, but Valerius wants his chance.
4
stars out of 5. An interesting concept which played out into an
enjoyable read. If you are looking for something a little different in
the vampire romance department, you just found it. This story is told
from multiple points of view. It has a lot of side stories and is the
first book in a series. There is a preview of the next book, Dark
Longing in the back of the book which is expected to be released this
month (January 2018- Price 99p).
I found this book via RABT book tours, but I read it using Kindle Unlimited.
Kindle Edition 99p or Free KU, 248 pages
excerpt:
“Rain,” he called to her, the first time he’d ever used her name in the ten years of their acquaintance. “Rain!” he could not keep the alarm from his voice as she remained lifeless in his embrace.He shook her a little, set his face close to hers to detect her breathing. The barest of breath relieved him so much he shuddered from head to toe.
“You little fool!” he cursed her, furious that she’d used what scarce energy she had remaining to heal him. He thrust his wrist against her lips and urged, “Take it. Bite me, damn you!”
Though there was no movement, he felt her stirring, her breath a little stronger against his skin. She opened her mouth and formed words, but they were uttered so softly he could not hear.
He bent closer until their foreheads were touching. “What is it sweetheart? What do you need?”
In a raspy whisper she breathed, “I’ll not take from the body I just healed.”
“Stupid girl,” Valerious berated her, though his deep tone of concern was at odds with his words. “I would have healed eventually on my own. Your energy is wasted on me.” He thrust his wrist against her lips again, forcefully enough to scratch the skin against her canines.
“Now feed,” he commanded in a voice that brooked no argument.
Amazed at her own strength, Rain suddenly pushed back from his embrace and off his lap. She scooted back against the foot of the bed and let her head flop against the bedframe.
“You are not my Consort. This is not the Cycle,” she whispered weakly but resolutely. “I will have no other but my Consort.”
“Then choose me!” Valerius exploded, uncaring of the consequences he’d spent two thousand years avoiding. “It is the least I can do to repay you–”
He broke off at a resounding slap against his cheek. Though lacking in force to bring any pain, the sound it made nevertheless reverberated in the silent room.
Stunned, he could only gape at her.
About the Author
Aja has been writing stories since the age of six, and novels since the age of thirteen. While she'd be the first to admit that those early efforts weren't particularly good, she sure loved putting them down on paper!
The best part of writing, according to Aja, is that it’s completely organic, the way the stories develop. When the inspiration hits, she writes just so she herself can learn where the characters are headed because oftentimes, they take her by surprise! It is her ultimate dream to share her stories with as many readers as she possibly can.
Her other loves include art, cooking, old movies (anything with Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Redford, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Clark Gable, and all the song and dance numbers because she can’t watch them and not be happy!)
She adores taking long walks with her husband and running after her two rambunctious kids. She has traveled extensively (all seven continents except Antarctica) and has a multi-cultural upbringing. She speaks two and a half languages and binge watch TV shows when the mood strikes.
Aja has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Comparative Literature and Economics and two Master’s degrees, one of which is in East Asian Studies.
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